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Medieval and Modern Indian History

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Explore a comprehensive collection of medieval and modern Indian history questions designed for exam preparation. The topics cover major wars, treaties, regional conflicts, and colonial administration. This material helps candidates appearing for civil services and other competitive examinations to test their knowledge effectively.

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Medieval and Modern Indian History Questions

Multiple choice an ideal ruler organisational skills of shivaji maharaj history

What did Shivaji Maharaj told the Deshmukh of Rohida?

  1. Visit every village

  2. Shift people to a safe place down the ghats

  3. Strictly told him not to delay even for a moment

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Shivaji Maharaj's instructions to the Deshmukh of Rohida were comprehensive, covering the necessity of visiting villages, ensuring the safety of the people by moving them to safer locations, and emphasizing the urgency of these tasks. Therefore, all the listed actions were part of his directives.

Multiple choice history vital villages, thriving towns construction of history sources of modern history the idea of history

Which one of the following books is the official History of Revolt of 1857?

  1. Eighteen Fifty-Seven

  2. Theories of Indian Mutiny

  3. The Sepoy Mutiny and the Revolt of 1857

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Eighteen Fifty-Seven was written by well known Indian Historian Dr.Surendra Nath Sen, with a foreword by Maulana Azad and published in May 1957 by the publication division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India. The book gives an unbiased record of the first uprising against the British. None of the other books are authorized by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting but are published by Calcutta Press and Cambridge University Press, hence, incorrect. 

Multiple choice history the making of a global world causes of nazism feudalism in europe british exploitation of the indian economy

Consider the following statements and choose the correct response from the options given thereafter :
Statement I : Traders and travellers introduced new crops to the land they travelled.
Statement II : Noodles most likely travelled from China through Arab traders to Sicily. 
Statement III : Potato reached the West through travellers and became the staple diet of the poor. 

  1. Statement I and statement III are true

  2. Statement II and statement III are true.

  3. All three statements are true.

  4. Statement I and statement II are true.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Statement I is true as trade facilitated crop exchange. Statement II is true regarding the historical path of noodles. Statement III is false because while potatoes became a staple, the claim about the specific 'West' travel path is historically debated or inaccurate in this context compared to I and II.

Multiple choice history the making of a global world causes of nazism feudalism in europe british exploitation of the indian economy

What new technologies appeared between 700-1750 ?

  1. Persian wheel in irrigation

  2. Spinning wheel in weaving

  3. Fire arms in combat

  4. All of above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

At different moments in the period of 700-1750 new technologies made their appearance like the persian wheel in irrigation, the spinning wheel in weaving and the firearms in combat. New foods and beverages arrived in the subcontinent-potaoes, corn, chillies, tea and coffee.

Multiple choice history the post- mauryan india external invasions and assimilation the kushanas kushans, sakas and hunas

The Kushan rule was brought to an end by _____.

  1. The Nagas

  2. The Britishers

  3. Samudragupta

  4. The Hindu Shahi Dynasty
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Kushan rule was brought to an end by the Hindu Shahi Dynasty. After the fall of the Kushan dynasty in the third century, it established it's reign and ruled till 9th Century. Its capital was Kabul.

Multiple choice history effects of british rule dalhousie's policy of expansion and subsidiary alliance system the policy of subsidiary alliance and doctrine of lapse the subsidiary alliance anddoctrine of lapse

I was a state loyal to the British. I was annexed on the false excuse of maladministration. My name is________.

  1. Awadh

  2. Bengal

  3. Mysore

  4. None of the above.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Awadh was annexed to the East India Company under the pretext of misrule mentioned in the terms of the Doctrine of Lapse on 7th February 1856 by the order of Governor General Lord Dalhousie.

Multiple choice history the extension of the british rule dalhousie's policy of expansion and subsidiary alliance system the policy of subsidiary alliance and doctrine of lapse the subsidiary alliance anddoctrine of lapse

The Subsidiary Alliance increased the power and the resources of the ______.

  1. Indian rulers

  2. British company

  3. French government

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Merits of Subsidiary Alliance:-

1. By this system the English became the supreme power in India,

2. The resources and influence of the company increased greatly,

3. The alliance helped the English to maintain control over the Indian rulers,

4. It enabled the company to maintain a large standing army at the expense of Indian Princes and

5. The extent of British Empire in India increased greatly as several rulers had ceded parts of their kingdoms.

 

Multiple choice history the extension of the british rule dalhousie's policy of expansion and subsidiary alliance system the policy of subsidiary alliance and doctrine of lapse the subsidiary alliance anddoctrine of lapse

Which one of the following was annexed on the basis of Dalhousie's 'Doctrine of Lapse'?

  1. Punjab

  2. Awadh

  3. Satara

  4. Hyderabad
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
Doctrine of Lapse was an annexation policy purportedly devised by Lord Dalhousie as per which any princely state or territory under the British East India Company would automatically be annexed if the ruler died without a male heir. States annexed under this policy were:
1. The States of Satara (1848 AD)
2. Jaipur (1849 AD)
3. Sambhalpur (1849 AD)
4. Bahat (1850 A.D)
5. Udaipur (1852 AD)
6. Jhansi (1853 AD)
7. Nagpur (1854 AD)
Multiple choice history popular beliefs and religious debates reformation the reformation reformation in europe

Which of the following factor/s was/were responsible for the growth of composite culture in India?

  1. Immense wealth and unlimited power in the hands of Mughal emperors enabled them to continue their patronage of fine arts and literature

  2. Relatively settled conditions and long period of peace

  3. The glorious and rich cultural heritage of the Mughals on the one hand, and the Indians on the other hand, created a unique atmosphere for the brilliant output of letters and arts

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The growth of composite culture in India was facilitated by a combination of political stability, royal patronage, and the blending of diverse cultural heritages.

Multiple choice evs the pride of our nation opposition and cooperation with the rulers heritage of ancient india in the field of science and technology india's heritage of science and technology

Maharana Amar Singh was a ruler of ________.

  1. Mewar

  2. Malwa

  3. Mankat

  4. Meerut
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Maharana Amar Singh was the ruler of Mewar, he was the eldest son and successor of Maharana Pratap of Mewar. He was the 13th Rana of Mewar dynasty of Sisodia Rajputs and ruled the Mewar from 19 January 1597 till his death on 26 January 1620. His capital was Udaipur.

Multiple choice integration of karnataka and border disputes women freedom fighters women freedom fighters of karnataka history

Rani Abbakka demanded the Portuguese to vacate the ___________ fort

  1. Manjarabad

  2. Jamalabad

  3. Mangaluru

  4. None
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

During the pre-Gandhi freedom struggle, among Rani Chennamma, Keladi Chennamma, stands Rani Abbakkadevi. She belonged to Chowta dynasty that ruled Ullala. Her uncle Thirumalaraya trained her in warfare and brought to power as the queen of Ullala. Abbakka was married to Lakshmappa Arusu of Bhanga region of Mangaluru. As her marriage did not last for long, she returned to Ullala. She rejected the demands of Portuguese for taxes. They declared war on her in 1555. Abbakka won this battle. Again,in 1568, the viceroy of Portuguese Antonio Noronha entered Ullal. Abbakadevi escaped and attacked the Portuguese with a band of 200 soldiers. General Peixoto died in this attack. Many Portuguese soldiers were taken as prisoners. Abakkadevi demanded the Portuguese to vacate the Mangaluru fort.

Multiple choice history towns, traders and craftsmen towns towns, traders and craftsmen in medieval india ancient, medieval and modern towns

Which of the following about Kabul is true :
1) Camels carried dried fruits, dates, carpets, silks and even fresh fruits from Kabul to the subcontinent and elsewhere.
2) Slaves were also brought here for sale.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

With its rugged, mountainous landscape, Kabul (Afghanistan) became politically and commercially important from the sixteenth century onwards. Kabul and Qandahar were linked to the celebrated Silk Route. Besides, trade in horses was primarily carried on through this route.
Camels carried dried fruits, dates, carpets, silks and even fresh fruits from Kabul to the subcontinent and elsewhere. Slaves were also brought here for sale.